Signee Breakdown: Kourtzidis

As part of an ongoing series of articles, Seminoles.com Senior Writer looks at each member of Florida State's vaunted 2012 recruiting class. First on the agenda, tight end Christo Kourtzidis.

01/25/2012

Signing Day Preview: Offense

Seminoles.com Senior Writer Brandon Mellor breaks down FSU's returning offensive players and looks at the 'Noles' needs on that side of the ball heading into National Signing Day 2012.

01/06/2012

Jenkins, Reid Will Return

Florida State defensive stars Brandon Jenkins and Greg Reid have decided to return for their senior seasons. Plus a note on Arrington Jenkins and Avis Commack and a list of all-star games featuring FSU's 2011 class of seniors.

11/20/2011

FSU Drops Home Finale To UVa

The No. 23/25 Florida State football team falls to Virginia, 14-13, Saturday night in a wild-finish heartbreaker.

11/20/2011

FSU vs. Virginia Quotes

The Seminoles talk about Saturday's loss to Virginia

11/19/2011

No. 23 Florida State vs. Virginia - AP Photos - 11/19/11

Ja'Baris Little Photo Gallery

2011 OUTLOOK
Senior tight end who really improved on his pass catching during spring practice. Has been known as a stout blocker contributing to five 200-yard plus rushing games for the `Noles last season but is expected to break out more as a receiver in his final season.

2010
Played in 12 games and garnered four starts...mostly used in blocking situations especially down on the goal line and short-yardage...he and fellow tight end Beau Reliford's blocking efforts were instrumental in improving a running attack which produced 171.4 yards a game...recorded just one five-yard reception against South Carolina in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

2009
Appeared in nine games and earned his lone start of the season in the opener against Miami...caught his first and only pass of the season against BYU, which was also the first career completion for redshirt freshman quarterback EJ Manuel...primarily used in blocking situations, especially down on the goal line.

2008
Played in 11 games and made first start of his career against NC State...was the primary back-up to starter Caz Piurowski.

PERSONAL
Continued the long line of FSU signees out of Tallahassee football power Lincoln High School...earned FSWA 4A All-State honorable mentions honors as a senior...participated in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl following his senior season...earned a four-star rating from Rivals.com...chose FSU over Ohio State, Tennessee, NC State, Illinois, USF and Minnesota...born September 21, 1988.

RECEIVING